Employment Opportunities

Prince of Peace Lutheran College is a K-12 co-educational, independent, Christian school located across two campuses in Everton Park and Everton Hills on the northside of Brisbane.  The College, commencing in 1985 as a primary school and reaching Year 12 in 2012, has a current enrolment of just over 700 students and continues to grow its reputation as a flourishing environment for children and young people to receive a high-quality education.

The Junior Campus (K-6) is located at Rogers Parade West, Everton Park.

The Middle & Senior Campus, 1km away, is located at Henderson Road, Everton Hills (opened in July 2009) and is currently home to Years 7-12.

 

The College is currently advertising for the following:

  • Head of College (Applications Close 2 August 2024)

  • Multiple Teaching Roles Available – Middle & Senior Campus

Head of College

The College Council is seeking to appoint a new Head of College as it continues to grow its reputation as a flourishing environment for children and young people. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is passionate about leadership and working collaboratively to make a difference in the lives of students. The preferred date of commencement is January 2025 or as negotiated.

Located on the north side of Brisbane, Prince of Peace Lutheran College is a Kindy to Year 12, independent, Lutheran school located across two campuses in Everton Park and Everton Hills. The Early Learning Centre (Kindergarten) is located on the Junior Campus.

The College prides itself on having a welcoming and accepting culture, regardless of faith or ethnicity. The College is a grace-based, Christian educational community that strives to inspire, support and honour the God‑given potential of each student.

The core values of the community play a vital role in this development and Prince of Peace provides an environment where students are valued as individuals, where they are inspired to learn, and where they develop a spirit of service, both to each other and to the wider community.

The College has a rich relationship with their local congregation and outreach to the community is illustrated through joint initiatives such as our Christmas Carols, shared engagement with fundraising for Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), ‘Meals 4 You’ ministry, and College cohort chapel services.

The College Council is seeking to appoint a new Head of College to lead the College as it continues to grow its reputation as a flourishing environment for children and young people to receive a high-quality Christian education.

The preferred date of commencement is January 2025 or as negotiated.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing, motivated and energetic educational leader with a heart for contemporary teaching and learning, a commitment to excellence, and an awareness of the importance of engaging with students, staff, parents, and the wider community to build relationships, maintain momentum and realise the College’s vision.

The successful applicant will:

  • Be an active communicant member of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ).
  • Be accredited as a leader in Lutheran Schools or be eligible and willing to work towards accreditation.
  • Have significant and successful experience in teaching and educational administration.
  • Have the capacity for Christian witnessing and servant leadership to further the nurturing of the Christian mission of the school and encourage and develop a caring community.
  • Hold or be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland through the Queensland College of Teachers.

Applications close Friday 2 August at 4.00pm.

For more information regarding this opportunity, and for instructions how to apply, please request an application booklet by contacting:

Sandra McCullough, Executive Assistant, Lutheran Education Queensland.

Email: execea@leq.lutheran.edu.au or Phone: 07 3511 4058.

Multiple Teaching Roles Available – Middle & Senior Campus

Teacher Role Description

1. Teacher of Year 12 Essential Mathematics, Year 12 Social and Communities Studies, Year 9 Christian Studies, Year 7 and 8 Technologies – Fibre

 

2. Teacher of Year 8 and 10 Health and Physical Education, Year 11 Health and Physical Education, Year 8 Science, Year 8 Pastoral Care Teacher

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  • Please be clear in your application as to what role or roles you are applying for.

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The following selection criteria, must be addressed by all applicants:

Teacher Selection Criteria

Demonstrated skills which reflect commitment to, and understanding of, the Christian ethos of the College and how it influences Pastoral Care (this may include):

• Demonstrated ability to lead children in Christian worship

• Willingness to contribute to the maintenance of the Christian based caring atmosphere of the College

• Ability to maintain a positive focused, well-managed teaching environment with a high standard of pastoral care using Restorative Practices

Demonstrated ability to deliver a high-quality teaching and learning programs (this may include):

• Demonstrated knowledge of Queensland Curriculum and Syllabus documents

• Ability to plan effective documented programs which include weekly plans and term overviews

• Ability to select and use appropriately a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies to suit the needs of a diverse range of students

• Ability to integrate ICTs as cross curricular priorities in the curriculum

Demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities as a member of the College team.

• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to and evolve the extra-curricular life of an expanding College

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and committed professionals who are innovative, dedicated, willing to support the Christian ethos of the College, and develop as an educator in a team environment.

 

Applications must include the following:

1. Covering letter (maximum 1 page)

2. A statement addressing the selection criteria outlined above (maximum 3 pages).

3. CV including 3 referees

Applications (PDF Format) are to be addressed to the Acting Head of College and sent to:

Email: careers@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au

The College will be in contact with those applicants who have been successful in being selected for an interview.